Burchett v. Miller

Sherck, Judge.

This appeal comes to us from a finding of contempt for the nonpayment of child support. The contempt order was issued by the Erie County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations and Juvenile Divisions. Because the trial court abused its discretion in making the finding, we reverse.

On May 22, 1996, the Erie County Child Support Enforcement Agency (“CSEA”) filed a show-cause motion against appellant, Anthony Miller, for his failure to pay child support. After conducting a hearing, the court entered judgment on October 31, 1996, finding appellant in contempt and ordering him to…